These Are Kendrick Lamar’s 25 Favorite Albums

Kendrick Lamar has quite the hype behind himself and his debut full-length album, good kid, m.A.A.d. city, but where did his inspiration come from? Today, Complex shared a list of K.Dot’s 25 favorite albums presented in chronological, and now we’re sharing it with all of you!

Kendrick Lamar’s 25 Favorite Albums (Chronologically)

1991– DJ Quik, Quik Is The Name

1991– Ice Cube, Death Certificate

1992– Dr. Dre, The Chronic

1993– Snoop Dogg, Doggystyle

1994– Notorious B.I.G., Ready to Die

1995– 2Pac, Me Against The World

1995– Tha Dogg Pound, Dogg Food

1996– 2Pac, All Eyez On Me

1996– Jay-Z, Reasonable Doubt

1996– 2Pac, Makaveli

1997– Notorious B.I.G., Life After Death

1998– DMX, It’s Dark And Hell Is Hot

1998– Lauryn Hill, The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill

1998– Juvenile, 400 Degreez

1998– DJ Quik, Rhythm-al-ism

1999– B.G., Chopper City in the Ghetto

1999– Hot Boys, Guerrilla Warfare

1999– Lil Wayne, The Block Is Hot

1999– E-40, Charlie Hustle

1999– Kurupt, Tha Streetz Iz a Mutha

1999– Dr. Dre, 2001

2000– DJ Quik, Balance & Options

2001– Nas, Stillmatic

2002– Clipse, Lord Willin’

2003– Jay-Z, The Black Album

Is there anything you thought he’d add to the list that’s not there? Let us know in the comments below, and read a detailed list with Kendrick’s explanations here.